There’s been a lot of commotion coming from the bars and the store across the street."
The Downs agreed to take on the challenge, purchasing the 1905 property for $35,000.
This large property and its beautiful views of Texas farmland were perfect for the couple.
However, multiple renovation challenges greeted them along the way.
The place needed someseriouswork.
To make matters worse, the needed renovations would demand the couple go over their budget.
Nevertheless, the couple’s fans and the couple themselves were equally charmed by the stunning renovation.
The Barretts' pride in their home is on full display in ahouse tourthey gave toHouse Beautifulin 2018.
With a shiplap ceiling (oh so very Jo!)
“That moon is original!”
Jo cries after finding the original blueprints of the house, “This is a big deal.”
And thus, the Lunar Lander was born.
The property’s beauty can be seen in the dark turquoise walls and sleek black kitchen.
For the uninitiated, a shotgun house is a small abode that dates back to the early 19th century.
By the end of the project, the Bells couldn’t have been more pleased with their one-of-a-kind home.
There’s no denying that renovating a houseboat is a scary undertaking.
I didn’t want anything flashy.
I didn’t want anything shiny.
I just wanted it simple and I feel like they really got it perfect."
Yet, it was a popular concept among the home design community long before this Season 3 renovation.
